Croydon Hills homes often sit on sloping blocks with lots of roof runoff and garden drainage points—small leaks, blocked overflows and minor movement can quietly damage plaster, flooring and framing if they’re missed early.
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We check that gutters have appropriate fall, that downpipes are connected and discharging correctly, and that overflow points aren’t blocked. In Croydon Hills, blocked or poorly directed roof water can quickly cause damp eaves, stained brickwork and water pooling near footings.
We assess hairline cracks in plaster, cornices, brickwork and paving, noting location and pattern. This helps distinguish minor settlement from cracks that suggest ongoing movement, poor drainage or subfloor moisture influencing doors, windows and wall finishes.
We review how ground levels sit against the building and whether surfaces fall away from walls. Even small low points can direct water toward the house on sloping sites, leading to damp weep holes, skirting damage and deterioration of lower wall materials.
We look for minor issues around showers, baths, vanities and laundries such as swollen architraves, silicone failure, loose tiles and moisture staining. Catching these early can avoid larger repairs like re-sheeting, rewaterproofing or subfloor damage.
We check operation and visible sealing to identify small gaps, binding and misalignment. These defects often relate to minor movement or moisture exposure, and they can lead to draughts, water entry during storms and accelerated timber swelling or rot.
We examine accessible timber and external structures for loose fixings, early decay, inadequate drainage gaps and unstable handrails. Small defects here can become expensive rebuilds if moisture is trapped or fixings continue to loosen over time.
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In Croydon Hills we often see roof water issues first: gutters holding water, downpipes that discharge too close to the house, and blocked overflow points due to leaf litter. On sloping blocks, small drainage low spots can push water back toward the building. Internally, early signs include hairline plaster cracking, sticking doors and localised damp staining around wet areas or external openings.
Yes. Fresh paint and new finishes can hide small defects that matter later, such as minor cracking, poorly finished wet-area sealing, or drainage that still falls toward the house. A Minor Property Defects inspection focuses on the details that are easy to miss during an open for inspection, so you can confirm workmanship and identify items to rectify while they’re still inexpensive.
Yes. We document each defect with context and practical next steps, and we highlight items that are likely to worsen quickly, such as active leaks, damp-prone ground levels, or failed wet-area sealing. We also note defects that are more about maintenance or monitoring, like stable hairline cracking or minor door adjustments, so you can plan a sensible repair sequence.
Sloping blocks can concentrate runoff and increase the impact of small drainage mistakes. If paths, paving or garden beds fall toward the home, water can collect at walls and seep into lower framing or internal finishes. Minor defects such as small cracks, swollen skirting or damp odours may be the first visible clues. Getting these checked early helps prevent bigger structural and moisture-related repairs.
We inspect visible, accessible areas and report on minor defects we can observe without invasive testing. Areas that are not safely accessible—such as steep roofs, locked rooms, or tight subfloor/roof void spaces without safe entry—may be excluded or limited. If we see signs that suggest a hidden issue, we’ll recommend the most appropriate next step, such as a targeted moisture test or specialist trade assessment.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections focuses on the small Croydon Hills issues—roof water control, drainage fall and early moisture signs—so you can fix them before they turn into costly repairs. Call 0413 163 187.